Describe the various causes and the effects of landslides. Mention the important components of the National Landslide Risk Management Strategy.

Describe the major outcomes of the 26th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). What are the commitments made by India in this conference?

The Nobel Prize in Physics of 2014 was jointly awarded to Akasaki, Amano and Nakamura for the invention of Blue LEDs in 1990s. How has this invention impacted the everyday life of human beings?

What are the research and developmental achievements in applied biotechnology? How will these achievements help to uplift the poorer sections of the society?

What are the present challenges before crop diversification? How do emerging technologies provide an opportunity for crop diversification?

What are the salient features of the National Food Security Act, 2013? How has the Food Security Bill helped in eliminating hunger and malnutrition in India?

“Investment in infrastructure is essential for more rapid and inclusive economic growth.” Discuss in the light of India’s experience.

Do you agree that the Indian economy has recently experienced V-shaped recovery? Give reasons in support of your answer.

Keeping in view India’s internal security, analyse the impact of cross-border cyber attacks. Also discuss defensive measures against these sophisticated attacks.

Discuss how emerging technologies and globalisation contribute to money laundering. Elaborate measures to tackle the problem of money laundering both at national and international levels.

Discuss about the vulnerability of India to earthquake related hazards. Give examples including the salient features of major disasters caused by earthquakes in different parts of India during the last three decades.

Discuss the potential benefits and challenges of mergers between technology-driven companies operating in different sectors, with reference to the proposed merger of Tesla and SpaceX.

Explain how geopolitical developments, crude oil prices and monetary policy decisions of the US Federal Reserve influence international gold prices.

Examine the role of global space governance in ensuring the peaceful and sustainable use of outer space. Analyse India's role in promoting international cooperation through space diplomacy.

भारत में वामपंथी उग्रवाद एक ऐसी सुरक्षा चुनौती है, जिसकी जड़ें सामाजिक-आर्थिक समस्याओं और शासन संबंधी कमियों में हैं। नक्सलवाद से निपटने में सुरक्षा उपायों और विकास नीतियों की भूमिका की चर्चा कीजिए। 

Examine the effectiveness of economic sanctions as a tool to prevent nuclear proliferation. Discuss their implications for regional stability in West Asia. 

Discuss the role of the judiciary in ensuring the rule of law and balancing political freedom with the lawful use of public land in India.

Describe the key points of the revised Global Air Quality Guidelines (AQGs) recently released by the World Health Organisation (WHO). How are these different from its last update in 2005? What changes in India’s National Clean Air Programme are required to achieve these revised standards?

Explain the purpose of the Green Grid Initiative launched at World Leaders Summit of the COP26 UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow in November, 2021. When was this idea first floated in the International Solar Alliance (ISA)?

How is S-400 air defence system technically superior to any other system presently available in the world?